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Neurobiology of Food Addiction and Adolescent Obesity Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Adolescent obesity has become an increasingly urgent issue in low- and middle-income countries. Recent relevant advances include the application of the neurobiology of addiction to food addiction and obesity. The biochemistry of the etiology of obesity indicates the need for multilevel interventions that go beyond simple behavioral approaches. Additional research on the neurobiology of food addiction and adolescent obesity in low- and middle-income countries, as well as program evaluations that examine the biochemical effects of complex interventions, is urgently needed.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.008

Authors: Albert Lee, Susannah E. Gibbs

Institutions: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Indiana University, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,670